Make VSAM Data Instantly Available to Adabas with PropelZ™
In today’s fast-paced digital environment, data is the backbone of business innovation. Organizations running on mainframe systems often face the challenge of modernizing their data infrastructure to meet the demands of contemporary applications. While VSAM has been a reliable file storage system for decades, many enterprises are turning to advanced database systems like Adabas to unlock new possibilities. This blog explores how PropelZ powers VirtualZ Computing’s new VSAM to Adabas Conversion solution, simplifying the process of sharing VSAM data with Adabas and enabling businesses to modernize without the complexity of full-scale migration.
Why Adabas for Mainframe Data?
As businesses seek to optimize and modernize their mainframe environments, Adabas stands out as a powerful database system that offers:
- Advanced Data Management: Adabas provides high-speed data processing and robust transaction management, critical for modern applications.
- Seamless Integration: Its standardized interfaces allow easy integration with non-mainframe applications, enabling cross-platform functionality.
- Enhanced Analytics: Adabas supports advanced analytics and reporting tools, empowering businesses to derive insights from their data.
- Operational Flexibility: Adabas bridges the gap between legacy systems and modern solutions without requiring a complete overhaul of existing infrastructure.
Rather than embarking on a full migration—an endeavor that involves rewriting every application dependent on VSAM—organizations can opt to share their transactional VSAM data with Adabas. This approach maintains operational continuity while unlocking the benefits of Adabas’s capabilities.
Simplifying VSAM to Adabas Integration with PropelZ
PropelZ, VirtualZ’s no-code ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) solution, offers a streamlined way to share VSAM data with Adabas on z/OS. By automating complex processes and eliminating the need for custom coding, PropelZ makes data sharing both efficient and cost-effective.
Here’s how PropelZ works:
- Seamless Adabas Connectivity: PropelZ integrates with Adabas through its APIs and communication protocols, enabling automated data transfers from VSAM files.
- Intelligent Data Mapping: Using metadata such as COBOL copybooks, PropelZ maps VSAM fields to corresponding Adabas fields. It handles data type differences automatically, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Automated ETL Process: PropelZ automates the extraction, transformation, and loading of data, running through command-line scripts, z/OS JCL, or other automation tools. It can be scheduled or triggered on-demand for incremental updates or full data sharing.
A Step-by-Step Guide to PropelZ for Adabas Integration
- Configure Adabas Integration
PropelZ connects to Adabas using its standard APIs. Users can customize field mappings, data types, and indexing during setup.
- Map VSAM Metadata
With COBOL copybooks or other metadata, PropelZ ensures that VSAM data is accurately mapped to Adabas structures, ready for seamless integration.
- Automate the Process
PropelZ facilitates automated data sharing, handling large VSAM files in sections or syncing new records incrementally.
Benefits of PropelZ for VSAM to Adabas Conversion
By leveraging PropelZ, businesses can streamline their data-sharing process and unlock the following advantages:
- No-Code Simplicity: PropelZ eliminates the need for complex coding, making it accessible for teams with limited technical expertise.
- Cost Efficiency: Running on zIIP processors, PropelZ minimizes mainframe utilization costs, reducing operational expenses.
- Flexibility: PropelZ integrates seamlessly with Adabas, treating it as just another database target with minimal configuration.
- Incremental Updates: PropelZ efficiently updates Adabas with new VSAM records, ensuring scalability and operational continuity.
Modernizing Your Mainframe Data Strategy
For organizations relying on VSAM, the transition to Adabas represents a significant step forward in modernizing data access and integration. PropelZ enables this transition with ease, offering a scalable, no-code solution that aligns with your modernization goals.
If your business is ready to enhance data accessibility and embrace the future of mainframe technology, PropelZ is the perfect partner to support your journey.